Nancy vs Guingamp: Prediction, Betting Tips and Match Preview

Nancy approach the eighth round of Ligue 2 sitting sixth in the standings, while Guingamp find themselves in the lower half of the table. Only two points separate the sides, so the clash at Stade Marcel-Picot is far from one-sided. The hosts do carry a noticeable edge thanks to the visitors’ injury and suspension woes, though Nancy’s own home record hardly screams dominance.

Form Guide

After seven rounds, Nancy have collected ten points from three wins, one draw and three losses. Their last outing before the international break was the highest-scoring match of their season so far—a thrilling 4-3 victory over Rodez. Prior to that, they beat Pau 1-0 and Dunkerque 2-0, but also fell to Nantes 0-1 and Reims 1-2. At home, the numbers are more modest: one win and two defeats in three matches, with a goal difference of 3-3.

Guingamp have eight points from seven games: two wins, two draws and three defeats. In the most recent round they lost 1-3 to Red Star, having previously drawn 2-2 with Reims, 3-3 with Nantes, and beaten Annecy 2-1. The guests’ biggest headache is their away form—just one point taken from three road matches, with five goals conceded in the process.

Team News

One of the strongest arguments in Nancy’s favour is the state of the opposition squad. Guingamp’s centre‑back Donatien Gomis misses the match after receiving a two‑game suspension. Tom Ducrocq is also a doubt after an ankle injury. These further absences seriously limit the visitors’ options for rotation.

Between their last official fixture and the trip to Nancy, Guingamp enjoyed a lengthy break, which they used partly for a friendly against Le Mans. Nancy also had a full preparation period. However, the hosts will lack the usual atmosphere of a full stadium: the Piantoni stand is closed due to a disciplinary punishment.

Head‑to‑Head

Recent meetings favour Guingamp: in January they won 3-0 in Nancy, while the previous encounter ended 2-2. Looking at the last eight encounters, Guingamp have won three, Nancy one, and four ended in draws. The average goals per game in those matches is 2.63.

This season’s numbers present a mixed picture. Nancy have scored eight and conceded seven; Guingamp have ten for and twelve against. Nancy’s last match was a 4-3 thriller, but their three home games produced only five goals in total. So there isn’t much reason to expect a wide‑open contest from start to finish.

Prediction and Bet

Main prediction: Nancy win at 2.10 Nancy sit higher in the table, won their last fixture, and play at home against a side that has earned just one point from three away matches. Crucially, Guingamp’s personnel issues weaken their defence—Gomis is out and Ducrocq is questionable. The pick is Nancy to win at odds of 2.10. We estimate the probability at around 50% (anything above 2.00 is playable).

Prediction on total goals: Over 2.5 at 1.80 Recent Nancy and Guingamp games have featured plenty of scoring, and the January meeting between the sides finished 3-0. Both teams have defensive frailties, so a match with at least three goals looks more likely than a low‑scoring affair. We estimate the probability at around 60% (anything above 1.66 is playable).